Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies
Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

Monica Crnogorac - Teen Anxiety & Confidence Coach, Teen Anxiety Specialist

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Parents, do you worry about your teen’s emotional well-being and how anxiety may be affecting their daily life? Have you felt helpless or unsure about how to support your teen through their struggles? Are you concerned about the long-term impact of anxiety on your teen’s mental health? Are you looking for guidance and support from experts who understand what you’re going through and can provide practical advice to your teen for navigating this journey? Hi, I’m Monica Crnogorac and I’m so excited that you’re here on Parenting Anxious Teens. Things may seem smooth and easy for me now, but they weren’t always this way. I remember what it felt like to be a teen and feel overwhelmed, alone, confused, and frustrated. Even though I had the awareness of how I was feeling, I still struggled to overcome the heavy emotions because I was afraid of letting anyone in. I was hoping I would be able to ignore it and shove it under the rug without really needing to address it. What happened? My feelings of anxiety and overwhelm intensified and that freaked me out. I needed to find a way to free myself from the hole I dug, so I finally decided to work with someone who helped me let go of the burdens of anxiety I was carrying for years. It wasn’t easy and it made me shed a few tears, but I was able to release the pain and move forward to living a life where anxiety doesn’t have the driver seat. Let me tell you, the time, energy, and money I put towards my own transformation is what inspired me to help teens today. Resolving my own anxiety allowed me to uncover the secret to overcoming big emotions in an easy, manageable, and adaptive way. After falling in love with the self-growth journey, I went to school to get educated and certified so I can empower you and tell you everything I know. Inside this podcast, we explore the nature of non-clinical anxiety, uncovering its triggers, signs and symptoms, and the profound impact it has on a teen’s life. Parents, you will learn how to understand, support, and empower your teens through their struggles with anxiety. You’ll learn actionable steps you can take to create a supportive environment at home and help your teen manage their anxiety effectively. But we don’t stop there. I bring on expert guests, share anxiety hacks, and equip both teens and parents with practical strategies for building resilience, coping with stress, and navigating those turbulent waters with grace and strength. We are going to simplify teenage anxiety for you because I want you see your teen happy, confident, and thriving. I want you to be able to have a strong and supportive relationship with them where everyone feels understood and supported. Most importantly, I want to help them reach their full potential despite what they’re going through. So, grab your favourite drink, get in some comfy clothes and let’s dig in. You can find me here: Instagram: @__consciouscoach Work with me: www.consciouscoach.biz Connect: [email protected]

Recent Episodes

78 | Parenting Strong-Willed Kids with More Connection and Less Conflict with Mary Van Geffen
DEC 16, 2025
78 | Parenting Strong-Willed Kids with More Connection and Less Conflict with Mary Van Geffen
Hi Parents! In today’s episode, I sit down with international parenting coach Mary Van Geffen to talk honestly about what it means to raise a strong-willed child or as Mary playfully calls it, Parenting A Spicy One. If you have a child who feels everything deeply, pushes back hard, or seems immune to traditional strategies, this conversation will feel like a breath of relief. Mary and I explore what truly defines a Spicy One and why their behavior can look so different from their peers. We get into why classic discipline often backfires and what actually helps them feel safe, seen, and cooperative. Mary also explains what’s happening beneath the surface during intense moments and how parents can stay calm, kind, and firm even when emotions escalate. More About Mary: Mary is an international parenting coach who specializes in helping moms of strong-willed, deeply sensitive kids. Through her training as a Simplicity Parenting counselor and Professional Co-Active Coach and her own lived experience raising a spirited child, Mary teaches parents how to stay regulated, compassionate, and confident when the heat rises. With more than 400,000 parents following her daily insights on Instagram and thousands completing her transformative programs, she’s become a trusted voice for families learning to parent differently. If you’ve been craving guidance on how to support your strong-willed child, reduce power struggles, and build deeper connection without losing your boundaries, this episode will give you clarity, comfort, and practical tools. I know so many parents will feel seen in this conversation. Quiz: How Spicy Is Your Household? Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram
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43 MIN
76 | Talking to Your Teen About Sex Without the Stress with Amy Lang
DEC 2, 2025
76 | Talking to Your Teen About Sex Without the Stress with Amy Lang
Hi Parents! Conversations about sex can be one of the most anxiety-triggering moments in parenting, and that goes for both parents and teens. Many parents worry about how to start, what to say, or how to make sure their teen feels comfortable and heard. In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Lang, founder of Birds & Bees & Kids and a certified sex educator with nearly two decades of experience helping parents navigate these conversations with confidence. Together, we explore why starting conversations about sex early helps build trust and open communication that lasts a lifetime. Amy shares simple, honest ways to approach “the talk” with calm and humor, how to respond when your teen feels anxious or shuts down, and ways to teach boys about respect and consent.  More About Amy: Amy Lang is a nationally recognized sexuality educator, speaker, and author who has spent nearly 20 years helping families have open, shame-free conversations about sex and relationships. Through her platform, Birds & Bees & Kids, and her podcast Just Say This, Amy provides practical, age-appropriate guidance that helps parents raise informed and confident young people. She’s known for her humor, empathy, and ability to make even the most uncomfortable topics feel approachable. If you’re looking for resources to support these conversations at home, Amy recommends Sex Talks with Tweens (her book) and Protecting the Gift by Gavin de Becker - two insightful reads that help parents guide their teens with confidence and safety. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram
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52 MIN
75 | How Mindful Affirmations and Small Habits Create Big Change with Author Michelle Maros
NOV 25, 2025
75 | How Mindful Affirmations and Small Habits Create Big Change with Author Michelle Maros
Hi Parents! If you’ve ever felt like your days are packed with responsibilities but your mind never truly rests, this episode will help you discover small, grounding rituals that bring calm back into your life and your home. I’m joined by Michelle Maros, cofounder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life and co-host of the Life Happens podcast. Michelle’s work centers around helping people find happiness and peace through mindfulness, compassion, and meaningful daily practices. She’s also the author of Dear Friend, a heartfelt collection of reflections and affirmations to help readers reconnect with themselves in the midst of life’s noise. In this episode, you’ll learn how simple, consistent rituals can bring more calm into your home and ease anxiety for both you and your teen. You’ll also discover why dedicating just 1% of your day to mindfulness can shift your mood, focus, and patience in powerful ways.  More About Michelle: Michelle Maros is a writer, mindfulness teacher, and the cofounder of Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, an organization dedicated to spreading inner peace and personal empowerment through mindfulness and compassion.  With a background in journalism and training as a registered yoga teacher, Michelle brings a unique blend of heart, honesty, and wisdom to her work. Through her teachings and her book, she reminds us that peace isn’t found in grand gestures, it’s built through small, loving choices each day. If you’ve been craving calm amidst the chaos, this conversation will remind you that peace isn’t about perfection but rather about presence, one mindful moment at a time. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program Connect With Me on Instagram
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39 MIN